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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 602.88 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 602.88 and 325.87 is: 449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 602.88 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/602.88 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 602.88 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 196,460.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,460.51/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.99

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